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poorguy

Sorry, my words were not very well thought out. I apologize.

stephunter

Nice post for number 4000!

jayboxx

I'm going to bed.

You should, you sound a wee bit cranky

Leiana

All the coins I saw at the Whitman Show looked just like the pictures that I drool over on Anaconda's website.

-Amanda

FatMan

Good night Brandon.

poorguy

Bruceswar

This goes back to the saying..... "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." 100?

Edited to add. I for one thing the images on the site and elsewhere are images we can all look up to. They are pretty top notch if you ask me.

airplanenut

My response when this was posted elsewhere:

I looked through boxes of stuff at Anaconda's table in Baltimore, and many pieces I recognized from their website/saw when I got back home. The coins are as shown or better in hand. If someone needs a seller whose images warrant complaints, there are plenty--but Anaconda isn't one of them.

newsman

<< <i>My response when this was posted elsewhere:

I looked through boxes of stuff at Anaconda's table in Baltimore, and many pieces I recognized from their website/saw when I got back home. The coins are as shown or better in hand. If someone needs a seller whose images warrant complaints, there are plenty--but Anaconda isn't one of them. >>



I saw that coin in Baltimore and can say the picture is an exact representation of the coin in hand. In fact, when I saw the picture, I was able to remember exactly which coin was being discussed.

fcloud

I, too, drool when I see the coins you have listed on eBay... Maybe they're jealous and that why they complain.

Cladiator

Could this be the result of starving the body for prolonged a period of time?

poorguy

robertpr

<< <i>

<< <i>Could this be the result of starving the body for prolonged a period of time? >>



Yes, so people will stop making comments about it. I've taken more in stride while not on this diet and you know what, maybe it is time to not pet the monsters in hopes they won't bite. I'm honest and I won't be pushed around by a bunch of people who want to bring me down. I have truth on my side and I will stand. >>



I don't think there's any anti-Poorguy agenda on these boards. You just need some crackers or something.

stman

<< <i>I'm honest and I won't be pushed around by a bunch of people who want to bring me down. I have truth on my side and I will stand. >>



Sounds like me!!

FatMan

I thought you were going to bed.

Brandon has imaged two coins for me, one I bought from him and another I didn't. Both images are honest and true to the coins.

Edited to add: my icon is one of the coins.

roadrunner

roadrunner

JRocco

I wish everyone had pics as nice as yours. Your pics let the buyer see what they are paying for.
I wish I could take pics 1/2 as good as yours

Now with that said---you still aren't on the starvation diet are you?
Stop it already---its not a good diet plan---go re-read all the good advice you got on that other thread.

MikeInFL

A wise man once told me something that seems to apply to this situation -- sometimes, there are more important things than being right...Mike

poorguy

techeff

I’ve only purchased one coin from Anaconda on EBay. It was a BIN for about 3K. I wasn’t able to view the coin in hand for a couple of weeks later because I was overseas for work. When I did get a chance to view the coin (in hand) it had a very noticeable scratch on the obverse that really bothered me. I also thought the toning was much lighter in the picture than in hand…

I’m sure Anaconda would’ve taken the coin back without any hassle, but I was too busy with traveling at the time to deal with it. I did end up selling the coin months later and didn’t have to take a loss. I would buy from Anaconda again, but I wish they were a bit more honest about things like the scratch. Again, this was my only experience with Anaconda and it could’ve been an oversight. I just always like it when dealers (e.g., markfeldcoins.com) points out imperfections, even if they’re minor.

I’m sure I’ll get bashed here for describing my “not so great” experience, but oh well…

ARCO

Brandon - The only people you need to pay heed are the buyers of your coins. If they agree that your scans approximate the coin's look in person, then that is all that should matter. Honest descriptions and a solid return policy is the medicine that should cure most problems for any seller.


Tyler

poorguy

techeff

No bashing, please, post which coin it was openly. I have nothing to hide. Post a link to the coin listed in the archives of our website. I'm sure it is still listed there and if it bothered you, why didn't you give me a call. I would have immediately taken the coin back.



I didn't call you or send it back because of the reasons I described which were totally MY fault. Like I said I'm sure you would've taken the coin back. The coin was a pattern and I'd rather not rehash the past other than describing my experience and hoping you would take my input and make improvements (if necessary). Like I said, this is my only experience with you guys, but I'm sure it won't be the last...

pharmer

Who the heck are you talking about? If you mean the thread entitled "enhanced images" or something and the author used your images then enhanced them himself to make his point, I agree. But that's just one example. You are universally praised from what I can see. The images that get torn apart here are the BC images, for good reason. It's the images of those coins that caused people to wonder if they were AT. And we know who did those images, and it wasn't you. Obviously.

Russ, Mark and who? Sure on the first two, but you don't wonder who she's talking about here?



<< <i><< Just remember, I don't come here and parade around my AT coins like others >> >>



Guess I'm the only one who, based on her squabbles with Adrian, thought she meant you guys.

poorguy

WoodenJefferson

<< <i>

<< <i>I'm honest and I won't be pushed around by a bunch of people who want to bring me down. I have truth on my side and I will stand. >>



Sounds like me!! >>



ditto, I had my rant Saturday November 25, 2006 9:59 PM about 54-P Washington End Roll Toned

Brandon...why not put up a poll and get a concensus from the members here. I think you just might be surprised. I know this place over time will leave you jaded, but we need people of your caliber and expertise to keep things right in this hobby.

We need CHAMPIONS..not CHUMPS!!

techeff

I'll take back the pattern if it bothers you.


As I said, I've already sold the coin. You obviously don't want any feedback unless it's positive....

lloydmincy

BRANDON: DON'T LET THE LOW-LIFES GET TO YOU. Remember, the biggest complainers are the ones with no buying power, and should be deleted off your prospect/customer list immediately.

poorguy

poorguy

Sorry, misquoted.

Artist

Hello Brandon -

Sorry to hear about the way you are feeling -

FWIW, I have never spoken to you or responded directly to anything you have ever posted, but I am doing so now to say that I, like I suspect a lot of people around here, appreciate your presence, have learned from the things you have to say, and on many occasions have enjoyed browsing through the gorgeous coins on your web site; it would be ashame if all you took away from your time were the comments of a negative few.

Best ~

Artist

techeff

Negs don't bother me. eBay is a sidestep to our primary website. People that know us, know that any neg left is by someone who is impossible to do business with and will probably be blocked by anyone who checks our feedback anyway.



Why would you suggest I gave you negative ebay feedback? I've never left negative feedback for anyone and I don't appreciate you suggesting that I have.

Coin Finder

Brandon and Anaconda, your pictures and comments are always welcome here in my opinion. You are no wannabe.

TBigger

poorguy

Oldnewbie

EDIT: Removed stupid post.

Bochiman

<< <i>

<< <i>I'll take back the pattern if it bothers you.


As I said, I've already sold the coin. You obviously don't want any feedback unless it's positive.... >>



Negs don't bother me. eBay is a sidestep to our primary website. People that know us, know that any neg left is by someone who is impossible to do business with and will probably be blocked by anyone who checks our feedback anyway. >>




Brandon, it would be better for your point/argument if you didn't misquote Techeff or puts words in his mouth.

His post about buying the coin/pattern was pretty clear (without mentioning which one it was exactly), yet, you either skipped through the post reading what you wanted or ignored parts of it on purpose.
Yes, you likely have a chip on your shoulder at the moment and are lashing out, but it really doesn't do anyone any good to do that.

Not sure if you keep records on who you sell what to, but if you did, you could have hit his profile, seen his name (first name), location, and amount and probably been able to identify the coin pretty quickly.
Also, he was very clear that he knew you would have taken the coin back with no problems, that he was traveling and decided NOT to return it, and that he sold it without a loss soon after. He was not disparaging the coin at all. Maybe the scratch was noticeable, maybe it wasn't. I also didn't get, from his comments, that he complained about the picture but that he was hoping that it would have been mentioned in the description. Could be an "either/or". Sometimes people don't want to return coins to dealers because they read on here that some dealers will take back a coin but not want to deal with that customer again, or won't give them early picks (not saying it is you, but some people may be scared because of it).

Maybe I've missed a few posts (it's possible, I've tried to have a life lately ), but I didn't see anything that warranted your rant. Not Richardshipp's post, not Ajia's.
IMHO, it is fine for a dealer to respond to people but to keep themselves in the best light, they should do it without ranting and with professionalism.

Sure, it's nice to blow off steam and yell back at people, but in most businesses, that's not how it's done.

TAClough

Could someone point me in the direction of the post that started this thread? Maybe I missed something, I read no Brandon "bashing" before someone flew off of the handle.

I for one enjoy looking at "Poorguy's" photos especially his early commemoratives (wish I could aford to buy some but looking is all I can do).

BlindedByEgo

Looks like I took the wrong weekend off to go desert riding - did I miss a flamefest?

Brandon, I hope that you got a good Thanksgiving meal in... You are one of the people that I was thakful for this holiday! Take it easy

MacCrimmon

<< <i>BRANDON: DON'T LET THE LOW-LIFES GET TO YOU. Remember, the biggest complainers are the ones with no buying power, and should be deleted off your prospect/customer list immediately. >>



To add to Lloyd's comment, almost all of your "image" detractors are also people who wouldn't know F-stop from F Troop.

Dog97

What a rant!!! It would have been a great rant if you had mentioned your infirmed crippled mother or you pregnant dog.
I give it a B-

pharmer

<< <i>Could someone point me in the direction of the post that started this thread? Maybe I missed something, I read no Brandon "bashing" before someone flew off of the handle.

I for one enjoy looking at "Poorguy's" photos especially his early commemoratives (wish I could aford to buy some but looking is all I can do). >>




Ditto. About the only person bashing him lately is one of those he praises. WTF is up with that? And because he's so vague, everyone gets cracked across the chops, instead of whoever he's mad at.

stman

<< <i>Bring It On. >>



I thought that was rather impressive!!

Dog97

stman you didn't have anything to do with this did you? Are you aggrevating the dealers again?

stman

Dog, nope, not me. I been a good boy. All positive, every day's a Holiday, and the glass is half full. I'm just thankful for everything. Have a good evening.

Dog97

Awww...stman, if you were here I'd you!

techeff

For posterity.

Never suggested you left anyone a negative.



But yet, you used my quote in your response... I hope you know where you stand now!!! I was trying to help you out, but you've shown that your customers can never disagree with you. I'm sure your boss is proud!!??? Maybe not, at least HE has always been respectful to his customers...

poorguy

<< <i>For posterity.

Never suggested you left anyone a negative.



But yet, you used my quote in your response... I hope you know where you stand now!!! I was trying to help you out, but you've shown that your customers can never disagree with you. I'm sure your boss is proud!!??? Maybe not, at least HE has always been respectful to his customers... >>



I'm sorry I mis-quoted you. I didn't realize.

To everyone else, sorry about the rant. I should have went to bed a tad bit earlier last night.

STONE

congrats on 4k poorguy

TwoSides2aCoin

for any of you guys who don't run a business, there is a great business lesson here.
It's a difficult thing to keep remembering :

The customer is always right !
If Kool-Aid was tainted with Pride, hardly anyone would drink it !
.... now where's my Kool-Aid™ guy ?

MrEureka

there is a great business lesson here.
It's a difficult thing to keep remembering :

The customer is always right !

My experience says otherwise. A better lesson might be that as much as it's important for the collector to choose his dealer wisely, it's even more important for the dealer to choose his collectors wisely. In Brandon's case, I would encourage him to focus his attention on those that appreciate his services and are therefore more likely to support his business. This thread accomplishes just the opposite.

MrEureka

To everyone else, sorry about the rant. I should have went to bed a tad bit earlier last night.

And apparently I went to bed too early! Now I've missed the whole party.